What’s Going On With The "New" GI Bill?

Abstract: Despite some political wrangling, a bill that would drastically increase student financial aid benefits for veterans has picked up steam in recent weeks. The "Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008" (H.R. 5740) was introduced in the House last week by Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-AZ) and has so far garnered wide support. Unlike the House bill, a similar bill in the Senate is sparking sharp debate and a political showdown between Republican and Democratic leaders seems imminent.

The full article was originally published on 5/15/08 in NASFAA’s Today’s News.